Four Risk Factors for Falls in Older Adults
Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 years and older.1 Recognizing risk factors for falls can empower healthcare providers to take proactive steps in fall prevention and promote…
How a Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Unit Aids Knee Rehab
A neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) unit offers a valuable approach for patients recovering from knee replacement surgery, especially in addressing common quadriceps deficits. By delivering controlled electrical impulses to targeted muscle groups, NMES specifically activates…
Top 3 Geriatric Physical Therapy Exercises
Geriatric physical therapy exercises are targeted movements designed to help older adults maintain and improve their physical function, independence, and quality of life. These exercises focus on building strength, balance, mobility, and confidence, enabling seniors…
Aligning the Zig-Zag Deformity in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammatory polyarthritis. It affects about 1 percent of the U.S. population1 and is twice as likely to occur in women.2…
Modifying Motor Learning Tasks Using Verbal Feedback
In my previous article, Making Motor Learning Meaningful, I applied the stages of motor learning to “Helen,” a 70-year-old right-sided stroke survivor.During her session, I incorporated therapeutic techniques to help Helen paint a small wooden…
Why Therapists Love MedBridge
